Choctaw Louisiana Map

About Choctaw, Louisiana

Choctaw is a locality in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. Choctaw is located at 30.1263°N, 91.2765°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70301.0.

Choctaw rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate flow of the Lower Grand River, its waters carrying the rich sediment of the surrounding terrain. It lies 17.2 miles south-southwest of Gardere, LA (from Gardere, LA: bearing 208°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-southwest of White Castle. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, hangs thick and warm, carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant sugarcane fields. The land itself is a subtle tapestry of flat, fertile plains interrupted by shallow, meandering bayous, their dark waters mirroring the deep green of cypress and tupelo trees that stand sentinel along their banks. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, creating an impression of perpetual twilight in the denser woodlands that fringe the more open agricultural stretches, and the very stillness of the air seems to absorb sound, lending a hushed quality to the surroundings. The history of Choctaw is intrinsically linked to the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a profound respect for the natural world that has long been a part of this region's identity. While this inland locality is far removed from any ocean, the spirit of conservation and the understanding of ecological balance are palpable. The local economy, traditionally anchored by agriculture, continues to cultivate rice and sugarcane, crops that have sustained generations and shaped the very character of the land. Life in Choctaw unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the river, a slow, lyrical loosening of time that allows for a deep appreciation of the quiet beauty and the enduring legacy of this place.

About This Choctaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Choctaw, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.126309, -91.276496. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Choctaw and Iberville Parish.

Detailed location data for Choctaw includes the ZIP code (70719), telephone area code (985), county seat of Iberville Parish, and school district assignment (Lafourche Parish School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Choctaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.